NPI Execution Specialist – Product Readiness & Launch

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BATM); Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Health plans

Work-life balance initiatives

Transportation support

Flexible holiday plan

Online learning platforms

Leadership growth programs

Job summary

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BAT Malaysia) is hiring an NPI Executive in Selangor. You will support system readiness and operational delivery within the New Product Introduction function, reporting to the Regional NPI Capability Manager.

The role spans APMEA and Global Travel Retail with a focus on end-to-end product code creation and timely project launches. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in project management or related fields, strong English communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Project Management, Product Data Management, Analytics, Planning, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
• Strong English communication and proficiency with SAP, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI); familiar with AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, or Gemini.
• Able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and drive deliverables.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end product and material code creation for new product launches, ensuring products can be planned, produced, costed, ordered, and sold across entities.
• Monitor and drive system readiness activities, including code creation, recipe readiness, product costing, and data quality, raising risks/delays as needed to meet launch timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners (NPI Project Managers, Product Development, Packaging, Data Specialists, Factory, Costing, Quality, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning) to secure inputs and resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage projects with simple to moderate scope by developing plans, coordinating tasks, monitoring schedules, costs, risks, and deliverables, ensuring governance and quality.
• Maintain project governance and communication with active participation in meetings, tracking, updates, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

English (Advanced)

Project Management

Product Data Management

Analytics

Planning

Supply Chain

Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Copilot

Claude

Gemini

Job description

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BAT Malaysia) is hiring an NPI Executive in Selangor. You will support system readiness and operational delivery within the New Product Introduction function, reporting to the Regional NPI Capability Manager.

The role spans APMEA and Global Travel Retail with a focus on end-to-end product code creation and timely project launches. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in project management or related fields, strong English communication, and proficiency with